What are the standards for rails?- Royal Group

Rails are an important railway material commonly used on railways to support and guide trains. The standards of steel rails are usually set by national or regional railway standards setting agencies to ensure the safety and efficient operation of the railway transportation system. The following are some common rail standards:
1. American Standard (AREMA Standard): produced by the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA), including rails of various types and specifications, such as 115RE, 132RE, 136RE, etc.
2. European standards: European standards (EN) are formulated by the European Organization for Standardization (CEN), such as the European rail series standards EN 13674, etc.
3. Chinese standards: Chinese standards are formulated by China Railway Corporation and include various types and specifications of rails, such as GB11264, GB2585, etc.
4. International standards: International Standards Organization ISO (International Organization for Standardization) has also formulated some international standards for rails, such as IS07092, IS01689, etc.